The area scale factor of two similar shapes is in ratio 9:25 find their linear scale factor

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Sabina · Answer 1 · 2021-12-31T12:13:52+0000

Answer:

3 : 5

Explanation:

Given 2 similar figures with linear scale factor = a : b , then

ratio of areas = a² : b²

Here ratio of areas = 9 : 25 , thus

linear ratio =
√(9) :
√(25) = 3 : 5